This workshop is designed for the hobbyist interested in making pebble jewelry without making a major investment in tools or materials. We will have fun making pebble jewelry using basic jewelry fabrication techniques, including soldering, using a jeweler’s saw, filing, and hammer forging using tools you can typically purchase at your local hobby or hardware store. Students will solder elements with a butane torch and create other designs using cold connections, such as tabs and rivets. It’s a great way to add a flash of copper or brass to your favorite small pebbles. You will leave with several completed projects, as well as a basic soldering setup (butane torch and soldering pad). A handy list of tools and materials will be provided for each project, giving you a low-cost way to keep creating at your kitchen table after you return home.
Good eyesight or magnification is needed for this class. All materials will be provided; the materials fee includes a butane torch and soldering pad. Sterling silver wire, brass sheet and wire, and copper sheet and wire will be available for purchase during the class.
Materials Fee: Approximately $75 - $100 payable directly to instructor
Required Tools
- Eye magnification, if needed to see small detail
- Students will need to wear close toe shoes
- A way to tie back longer hair
- Small old hand towel to dry your metal pieces
- Bibbed apron to protect your clothes
- Protective eye wear, typically used for welding, if so desired
- Dust mask if you are bothered by fine dust particles
- Fine black Sharpie pen
- Pen and paper for notetaking
- Dremel if you already have one
Optional Tools
- Tools will be provided, and sterling silver, brass and copper will be available for purchase at the time of class. Students are welcome to bring their own hand tools.
